Altrincham vs Stalybridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Stalybridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 102% lower. Altrincham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Stalybridge
£241,312
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Stalybridge
95.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Stalybridge
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Stalybridge
409
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Stalybridge
70.5
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Stalybridge
£29,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £241,312, Stalybridge undercuts Altrincham (£488,148) by around 102% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Stalybridge it is a flat at £127,077.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 135% pricier in Altrincham (£412,708 vs £175,785).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stalybridge prices grew faster — 47% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAltrincham has a crime rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Stalybridge at 95.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Stalybridge it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 16 schools in Altrincham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stalybridge, which has 13 schools, the figure is 91.7%.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stalybridge School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 13 |
| Primary | 11 | 11 |
| Secondary | 5 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Altrincham averages 433.1 Mbps – ahead of Stalybridge's 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 97% in Stalybridge. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 78.5% in Stalybridge.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (433 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Altrincham, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Stalybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,073 in Stalybridge. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Stalybridge.
Stalybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £29,140 in Stalybridge. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 41.8 in Stalybridge. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 57.1% in Stalybridge. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 60.8% in Stalybridge. Altrincham has a population of 49,034 and Stalybridge has 26,850.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Stalybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 26,850 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £29,140 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 24.4% |
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